Edward J. Ajaeb is an experienced private investigator, intelligence analyst, online researcher, business owner, and national speaker specializing in social media and digital investigations, open source intelligence (OSINT), and security analysis.

As founder and president of Nighthawk Strategies based in Washington, D.C., he has built on many years of experience to successfully help clients navigate complex security, intelligence, and investigative needs. As a licensed private investigator, he has developed specialties in social media investigations, online research, background investigations, due diligence, and open source intelligence. His clients have included nonprofit organizations, Fortune 500 companies, international research firms, and government officials and agencies.

Ajaeb has appeared on multiple podcasts and published articles in a variety of publications in the security, investigations, and research industries, including Pursuit Magazine, PI Magazine, and Online Searcher. He has presented and lectured at numerous national conferences, including ASIS International’s Global Security Exchange (GSX) conference attended by over 20,000 security management professionals worldwide. Additionally, he is a member of the National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS), the Society of Professional Investigators (SPI), and serves on the board of directors of the Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP).